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Removing Blame from him who raises and grasps the hands in prayer, in emulation of the Master of Mankind
Paperback
Publisher Price: $55.00
Publisher: Fayda Books, LLC.
Published: Jul 30 2026
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.45 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In an age where sectarian devotion often obscures primary scriptural evidence, Beyond Partisanship offers a transformative bridge between classical legal heritage (Fiqh) and primary prophetic traditions (Hadith).
Across the Islamic world-particularly throughout the historic Maliki landscapes of North and West Africa-a deep pedagogical conflict has persisted: Should a believer perform ritual prayer according to the abridged legal manuals of later jurists, or directly embrace the verified, mass-transmitted practices of the Prophet Muhammad?
In this precise and deeply researched treatise, Sheikh Ibrahim directly addresses this false dichotomy. Rather than dismissing traditional legal schools (Madhahib), he engages the Maliki tradition from within, turning the analytical tools of its greatest masters-including Imam al-Qarafi, Ibn Abd al-Barr, Ibn Rushd, and al-Mazari-against the stagnation of blind compliance.
Key Subjects Explored in Depth:- The Boundaries of Blind Following (Taqlid): A clear, structured framework delineating the rights of the layperson to navigate legal concessions alongside the intellectual obligation of scholars to defer to authentic Hadith.
- The Four Key Controversies of Prayer: Thorough textual and chain-of-transmission analysis covering raising the hands (Raf' al-Yadayn), placing the right hand over the left (Qabd), the aloud versus silent recitation of the Basmalah, and the continuous motion of the index finger during the testimony of faith (Tashahhud).
- The Muwatta versus Mudawwanah Paradigm: An essential historical analysis revealing how operational field notes in later compilations came to obscure the direct, scriptural codex authored by Imam Malik himself.
- Harmonizing Prayer with Variant Quranic Readings (Qira'at): A groundbreaking legal principle connecting the validity of prayer recitations directly to mass-transmitted oral Quranic traditions.
Complete with an extensive English publisher's forward, a structured table of contents, a detailed glossary of classical legal terminology, and an appendix analyzing the textual evolution of Maliki sourcebooks, Beyond Partisanship is an indispensable addition to any library of classical Islamic jurisprudence and contemporary reform.
Author & Translator BiosAbout the Author:
Sheikh Ibrahim was a prominent Islamic scholar and master of traditional Hadith sciences and Maliki jurisprudence. Known for his scrupulous methodology and commitment to scriptural authenticity, his works focus on purifying legal practice through the classical frameworks of early Islamic scholarship.
About the Translation Group:
The Traditional Islamic Texts Translation Group is a collaborative initiative dedicated to producing accurate, contextually rich, and accessible English translations of classic Arabic legal, theological, and historical manuscripts for contemporary readers worldwide.
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